NERC Approves N21 Billion for DisCos to Provide Free Meters to Customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a funding allocation of N21 billion to electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for the provision of meters to end-user customers at no cost. This approval is detailed in NERC Order No: NERC/2024/072 on the operationalization of “Tranche A” of the Presidential Metering Initiative under the Meter Acquisition Fund […]
Kano Police Delay Eviction of Deposed Emir Pending Court Decision
Kano State Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, has clarified why his officers have not yet evicted the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Kano State, Haruna Dederi, had ordered Bayero’s eviction from the Nasarawa Palace to facilitate reconstruction work. However, CP Gumel stated that the police are […]
Gov. Fubara Appoints HRM Chike Worlu as Chairman of Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers
Governor Sim Fubara has announced the appointment of HRM Chike Worlu, also known as Eze Ohna Apara, as the new Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers. HRM Chike Worlu succeeds Paramount Ruler Sergeant Awuse, who previously held the position. According to appointees of the governor, this decision is part of the administration’s […]
AKK Gas Pipeline Project to be Completed by Early 2025
The federal government has announced that the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project will be completed by the first quarter of 2025. This update was shared by Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, as conveyed by the company’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, yesterday, During a site visit by […]
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte Poised to Become Next NATO Secretary General
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is expected to be the next Secretary General of NATO following the withdrawal of his only rival, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. President Iohannis notified the military alliance of his decision to exit the race at the end of last week, his office announced on Thursday. Rutte and Iohannis had been […]
Trump Campaign Receives $50 Million Boost from Billionaire Timothy Mellon
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has gained significant financial support with a $50 million donation from conservative billionaire Timothy Mellon, according to a federal filing disclosed on Thursday. The “MAGA Inc” Super-PAC, aligned with Trump’s campaign, reported to the Federal Election Commission that it raised over $68 million from donors in the past month. Reuters identified […]
North Korea building border ‘wall’, satellite images reveal
North Korea is building sections of what appears to be a wall in several places near its border with South Korea, new satellite images reveal. Images analysed by BBC Verify also show that land inside the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) has been cleared, which experts say could be a violation of the long-standing truce with South […]
Putin Warns South Korea Against Arming Ukraine, Calling it a “Big Mistake”
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned South Korea against arming Ukraine, labeling such a move as a “big mistake.” This warning follows Seoul’s announcement that it is considering this possibility in response to the recent Russia-North Korea pact to support each other in case of “aggression.” “If Seoul decides to supply arms to Kyiv, Moscow […]
ASUU Issues Three-Week Ultimatum to FG Over Unresolved Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern ultimatum of three weeks to the Federal Government to address its demands or face the prospect of industrial action. This warning was delivered by Comrade Salim Ahmed, Chairman of ASUU’s Federal University of Dutse (FUD) Branch in Jigawa State, during an emergency press conference […]
Ondo State High Court Nullifies Creation of 33 LCDAs
The Ondo State High Court in Akure has invalidated the creation of 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) by the administration of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Justice Adegboyega Adebusoye ruled on Thursday that the establishment of these LCDAs was unconstitutional and illegal, particularly noting that it was improper for a governor to sign a […]
